tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278509672024-03-05T03:09:23.832-08:00Dharma DreamsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.comBlogger235125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-8716752654912314642016-09-25T20:15:00.001-07:002016-09-27T00:12:17.045-07:00Pursue Your Passions Without Going BrokeWow. What a title, right? For me, it hit me hard because I've always been the dream chaser- do whatever it takes to get it, even if it meant risking it all. Like how I played "the game of life" in 2010 when we uprooted and moved to Palawan to live in paradise.
A few weeks ago, I was invited by Security Bank to share this very topic with an intimate group of media influencers and bloggers. IAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-1082256651735231712016-09-25T08:18:00.000-07:002016-09-25T08:18:14.082-07:00Monica Manifests: The Shift
In the recent months, I felt an intense pull of energy to STAY put and not travel. (very different from my last year of non-stop travel with the family thus prompting me to launch My Little Globetrotters). I quit traveling (for now) and stopped going to many of the social events I was invited to, took a pause on blogging and even take digital detox days to truly BE with my children. What Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-43653501259996056872016-04-26T07:46:00.000-07:002019-02-21T07:37:24.716-08:00My Motherhood Journey (So Far)
Most people think that we choose our children, when and how they will journey with us in our lives. On the contrary, it is they who choose us. Yes, you read that right. If you believe that we are spiritual beings, much more than our physical bodies in our earthly existence, then you will understand this concept. I learned it from my mentors at my son's Waldorf Schools here in the Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-87717268577622363222016-03-24T07:02:00.000-07:002016-03-24T07:02:01.319-07:00Ilog Maria Propolis Tooth Powder Review
New in my arsenal of natural products is the Propolis Tooth Powder from Ilog Maria Honey Bee Farm. I've stopped using conventional toothpaste for many years knowing that many of the ingredients used are neurotoxic. You read that right. Ingredients like flouride, saccharine and sodium laurate sulfate are bad for your brain and are cancerous. Even in small increments, everything we take Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-89573647681725504872016-02-22T20:29:00.000-08:002016-02-24T05:58:44.816-08:00How To Make Your Own Coconut Milk and VCO
Non-dairy milk is in huge demand these days after learning about the awful pesticides, hormones and antibiotics found in dairy milk! Read Dr. Hyman's 6 reasons why you should avoid dairy at all cost here.
With that being said, I've gone the extra mile by making my own coconut milk at home for my kids to drink. It's really easy and very cheap to make! You can purchase mature coconut Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-62571393771692231982016-02-14T20:31:00.003-08:002016-02-14T20:31:59.968-08:00Flow Mystery Tour And Artis Artisan Antipolo
There is something so refreshing and healing about being out in nature. One day I will build my house surrounded with trees and live sustainably, preferably in a permaculture designed village and farm. For now, I do quick trips to renourish my body, mind and soul.
I organized the last Flow Mystery Tour with a short escape to nature in mind for all that signed up. Last month, I Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-17133242006280482932015-12-08T06:47:00.002-08:002015-12-08T07:15:16.992-08:00A Waldorf Doll Making WorkshopWith just a few days left before we leave for our holiday vacation, I decided to take a mini-break from the frantic planning and chaotic busy-ness of last minute work deliverables (I still have one last event this Sunday for Flow In The City Christmas Edition!).
A Waldorf Doll Making Workshop with Tita Malou Medrano (one of my son's nurturers or kindergarten teacher years ago) was just what Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-44641468172819366372015-12-07T01:19:00.000-08:002015-12-07T01:19:31.521-08:00Advent in Kolisko Waldorf School
As we entered into the time of joyful anticipation of Christmas, my son's school celebrated the start of Advent through the walk of the illuminated circle. Each year, I look forward to this tradition because it prepares and syncs my whole body (body, mind & soul) for the darkest time of the year. It is said that light shines brightest in the darkest of days. And so we walk the path with Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-56838128220963908152015-11-11T16:58:00.002-08:002015-11-11T16:58:18.600-08:00Flow In The City at Aruga by Rockwell#FlowInTheCity on November 14, Saturday 10am to 8pm at Aruga by Rockwell ♥
Aruga presents, Flow In The City, a health and wellness lifestyle event featuring workshops, activities, products and food for mindful and inspired living. This exciting event will take place on November 14, 2015, Saturday, 10am-8pm at the 3rd Floor, Edades Function Room, Aruga, Rockwell Center, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-82198617146429769062015-10-05T18:19:00.003-07:002015-10-05T18:19:57.869-07:00Sound Healing: Crystal Bowls and Balinese Bell
Last Saturday, I attended a Sound Healing workshop conducted by musician, healer and artist, Yeyette San Luis and Ishilta Chasi of Ginhawa at Breathe, a yoga studio in Nuvali. It was my first time to visit and this has been long overdue since I have intended tosupport since before it even opened! The day has finally arrived and I resonate with the place because it stems from a community Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-61257201172534165382015-10-04T06:34:00.002-07:002015-10-04T06:36:09.095-07:00World Famous Astrologer, Yael Yardeni Is Coming to Manila
I am so very excited for November because Kabbalah Philippines is bringing in Yael Yardeni, a world reknowned French Astrologer to Manila for the very first time!
I have been a student of Kabbalah for over 2 years now. I admit to being a delinquent student but I will never forget the core principles from my mentors which I do practice and have tremendously helped me with life issues: fromAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-17067537328084387022015-09-28T09:20:00.001-07:002015-09-28T09:20:09.115-07:00Petit Parties by She Dreams In Ink
If you are planning an intimate party, do consider my recent discovery - Petit Parties by She Dreams In Ink!
The story behind my discovery is quite interesting. I stumbled upon the Instagram account of Indy / She Dreams In Ink and resonated towards her whimsical designs. A few months later, I bump into her at the launch of The Parenting Emporium which I blogged about here.
I was Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-24768986606949959102015-09-25T07:46:00.000-07:002015-09-25T07:46:50.223-07:00Fitness Factors For Work At Home Professionals
I have been invited to speak about Fitness Factors For a Work-At-Home Professionals at an Expo happening tom! Find more details here and hope to see you there!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-68439785711955724062015-08-14T23:18:00.001-07:002015-08-14T23:18:58.979-07:00Green Smoothie Workshop by The Flow TribeLately, The Flow Tribe have been doing more Green Smoothie workshops in the the city. We usually teach this during our retreats (www.flowretreats.com) but also offer it to corporate offices, schools and yoga studios. We reckon, many urbanites want to learn the art of transitioning to a healthier lifestyle and the easiest way to do so is learn how to drink your greens or liquid sunshine!Yesterday,Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-3474032802128876952015-08-10T00:22:00.001-07:002015-08-10T00:22:54.976-07:00DIY Chocolate Almond MilkKnowing that most commercialized milk products aren't safe for consumption (cows are pumped with antibiotics and hormones), I choose non-dairy alternatives for my kids at home. Here is something I served both my kids: homemade all natural almond chocolate milk which they loved!Ingredients: A cup of almonds (preferably raw)WaterCacao powder from Bali Big Tree FarmsSea salt from Ritual Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-27457933563062854322015-07-29T07:00:00.000-07:002015-07-29T07:00:03.270-07:005 Healing Benefits of AcroYoga
I'm not an AcroYoga teacher but I do enjoy getting together with people to do jams in the city or at some of our retreats out of town. The previous Flow Yin and Yang Yoga retreat group in Palawan was lucky enough to have Paul Verchere join us for some serious stretching. He is a Vinyasa Yoga teacher and a recent graduate of an AcroYoga immersion in Thailand. It's good that he's quite a bigAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-81715159746195116092015-07-28T01:08:00.002-07:002015-07-28T01:08:18.800-07:00Waldorf Education Orientation this Friday!
Many people have been asking me about my choice of education for my children. I've been very vocal about loving the Waldorf Education curriculum because values are aligned with my wholistic lifestyle.
Santi doing wet on wet painting, one of the healing and teaching techniques in school.
If you are on the quest for a school that truly nurtures the soul of the child (as well as theAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-16155449595915857842015-07-23T19:43:00.000-07:002015-07-25T07:21:35.028-07:00Healthy Eats: Wabi SabiI would like to introduce to you one of my favorite vegetarian restaurants in Manila. Wabi Sabi is conveniently across the studio where I teach Yin Yoga 9am Thursday mornings and a short drive from my son's school, too!
When I am craving for Japanese flavor, I frequent this place for take out or have mini-dates with my son. They're known for their ramen. Vegetarian ramen? Yes!Their menu is Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-48794762843820224772015-07-12T02:28:00.000-07:002015-07-22T08:02:49.499-07:00The Flow Tribe x Beyond Yoga Libis
Hop on to the FLOW blog to read all about the Wednesday Wellness Warriors series we launched last week at Beyond Yoga Libis :) Vlog link available here. Enjoy!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-14076656016780115922015-07-10T16:58:00.001-07:002015-07-10T16:58:50.080-07:00Mountain Rose Herbs Organic Happy Tummy TeaIt's been raining all week now in Manila. Adjusting to the cooler, damp climate, I'm drinking much more tea these days. This morning, I steep the Happy Tummy tea. It's an all-organic caffeine free mix from Mountain Rose Herbs. Made with catnip, spearmint, lemongrass, calendula flowers, skullcap, rosemary, safe and fennel; it's a powerful blend that assists my tummy in digestion and cleanse. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-90574077783990334032015-07-06T06:47:00.002-07:002015-07-07T06:50:36.402-07:00Healthy Eats: Vegiezzen
I feel like I have been living under a rock. Why haven't I eaten here before?
One nanny-less day, I drove myself here to try out their food for take home. Background story: on weekends, we let our helpers at home rest and we usually order or eat out. Due to very limited healthy restaurants and me turning (almost) vegetarian, I have gone searching high and low for more choices suitable Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-23412595672732256962015-07-02T00:37:00.000-07:002015-07-02T00:37:21.261-07:00Best Massage I've Had in Ubud
After the #FlowBali retreat, I had a chance to do my own decompressing in the beautiful Sapu Lidi Resort. My friend Pam graciously looked after Maya while I had one of the best massages in my entire life! Thank you for that sweet gesture!
Sapu Lidi Resort
Jl. Raya PengosekanBanjar Pengosekan Kelod - MasUbud, Gianyar - Bali,
info@sapulidibali.comAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-68298431485399689392015-07-01T09:06:00.001-07:002015-07-07T06:20:43.066-07:00Tarot Card Reading at Mysterium
Tarot cards aren't new to me. My younger sister who was obsessed with witchcraft has had a deck since we were young but I always thought of it as play, nothing more. Yes, I know what you are thinking - being outside the norm is in my blood! Oh, get used to it, darlings!. :)
I was recently intrigued by Carlos Celdran's post on an eeriely accurate Tarot Card reading of Robert Rubin on DMCI. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-30792435367731182962015-06-28T06:44:00.001-07:002015-06-28T06:44:38.372-07:00DIY Crepes for Breakfast
I know, I know. These aren't healthy for you but everyone's got their vices and if I have one that's pretty serious, it is Nutella crepes :P I like to prepare these for my family when we have the luxury of a leisurely breakfast at home. My son helps me out and my daughter watches from her high chair :) My husband just eatsthe final product hahaha!
Read my DIY recipe for super easy and quick Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27850967.post-75533258630145015912015-06-27T06:24:00.002-07:002015-06-27T06:47:01.476-07:00Out of The Box Schooling: Cupcakes by Sonja HQ
My son Santi is at a very curious stage in his life. Now at 8 years old in Grade 2, he wants to know HOW things work. This year, I made a commitment to teach him things in a fun and creative way outside school. No, we aren't homeschooling or unschooling (just yet!) because I do love his Waldorf School and the kindred community we are a part of. To supplement his education, I am pickingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05878870070677074158noreply@blogger.com0